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UAE and Alberta strengthen economic ties at Calgary forum

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

CALGARY, 27 September 2025: The United Arab Emirates and the Canadian province of Alberta are

advancing efforts to deepen bilateral economic ties following a high-level meeting between UAE
Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The

talks were held during the Investopia Global – Alberta forum in Calgary, marking a significant step
toward expanding cooperation across sectors tied to the new economy.

UAE and Canada expand bilateral trade ties through forums focused on investment, energy, and new technologies.

The meeting focused on developing joint initiatives in clean energy, food security, advanced
manufacturing, space technologies, digital innovation and tourism. Officials from both sides discussed
ways to increase investment flows and support private sector engagement, with an emphasis on

sustainable development and knowledge exchange. Bin Touq said the UAE is working to broaden its

network of global economic partnerships, identifying Canada, and Alberta specifically, as a strategic

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